Lunch Options - Southeastern Regional Forum

From the Hollings Special Collection’s Library

* denotes vegetarian friendly

5 minute walk or less

Starbucks (only steps away!)

            There is a Starbucks at the entrance of Hollings Special Collections Library

Russell House (<1000 feet)

(student union next door to Thomas Cooper Library, to the right of the large water fountain)

            Carolina Creamery (ice cream and smoothies)

            Chick-fil-a (chicken sandwiches, salads and wraps)

            Congaree River Smokehouse (BBQ)

            Einstein Bros. Bagels

            Express Lane (take away sandwiches and light bites)

            Horseshoe Deli (made to order sandwiches, paninis and wraps)

            Oath Pizza

            Panera Bread* (soups, sandwiches and pastries)

            Preston’s at Noon* (lunch buffet with salad bar)

            Spice Asian Kitchen

            Sushi with Gusto

            Twisted Taco

10 minute walk (.5 miles or less)

            Carolina Café (bagels, sandwiches and wraps)

            Cool Beans Coffee Co.* (coffee, salads and sandwiches with gluten free pastry options)

            Green Olive* (Mediterranean)

            Immaculate Consumption* (locally roasted coffees with sandwiches, salads and soups)

            Sahara on Main* (Mediterranean with daily specials)

            Tio’s Mexican Cafe


15-20 minute walk on Main Street (.7 - 1.0 miles and includes a walk through the State House grounds)

            Cantina 76 (tacos)

            Drip* (coffee shop with sandwiches and breakfast items served all day)

            East Bay Deli* (sandwich spot with a large salad bar)


20 minute walk to Five Points (.8-1.0 miles and is a popular shopping and dining destination for students)

            Drip* (coffee shop with sandwiches and breakfast items served all day)

            Gourmet Shop* (sandwiches, pastries and salads with outdoor dining)

            Groucho’s Deli (sandwiches and salads, known for their dipping sauces and sweet tea)

            Hometeam BBQ

            Pho Viet* (Pho)

            Yesterday’s (Southern and Southwestern with a daily meat and three special)